Door handle



G. V. JAKEWAY Dec. 30, 1947.

DOOR HANDLE Filed Nov. 29, 1945 INVENTOR Gera/: V.' Jaea/d BY @Wgff Patented Dec. 30,

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE DOOR HANDLE Gerald V. J akeway, Grand Rapids, Mich., assig'nor to Keeler Brass Company, Grand Rapids, Mich., a corporation of- Michigan Application November 29, 1945, Serial No. 631,616

14 Claims. l

This invention relates to improvements in door handles.

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide an improved door handle of the trigger type which may be readily mounted substantially. as a unit to automobile doors, refrigerator doors, and the like, the movable parts being mainly concealed.

Second, to provide a door handle in which the bolt is released and the door opened by a continued outward pull.

Third, to provide a door handle having these advantages which is attractive in appearance and the moving parts are Well protected.

Fourth, to provide a handle structure which makes Aescutcheon plates unnecessary but which may be used with escutcheon plates if so desired for ornamental purposes or closure purposes.

Objects relating to details and economies of the invention will appear from the description to follow. The invention is deiined and pointed out in the claims.

A preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a. fragmentary view partially in longitudinal section of a handle embodying my invention in operative relation to a door.

Fig, 2 is an enlarged transverse section on line 2--2 of Fig. 1. l

Fig. 3 is an enlarged transverse section on line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

In the embodiment of my invention illustrated, I represents a chambered door having an outer panel 2. 3 represents a part of the door casing or frame.

In the embodiment of my invention illustrated, the reinforcing plate 4 issecured on the inner side of the outer panel 2, this supporting plate being provided with a laterally disposed arm 5 at its outer end.

My improved handle comprises an outwardly bowed handle grip 6 suitably conformed, the grip illustrated comprising an inner supporting body 1 with an ornamental or finishing shell 8 secured thereto. The grip 6 constitutes a pull handle. The grip has a longitudinal slot 9 in its inner side adapted to receive the latch releasing lever I6 In the embodiment illustrated, the bifurcated bracket II is disposed within the base portion of the grip 6 and secured to the body member of the grip by spot welding as indicated at I2, the bracket projecting from the grip and being disposed through registering openings I3 and I4 provided therefor in the .plate 4 and the outer panel 2.

The bracket is provided with a cross or bridge piece I5 which is embossed at I6 and threaded to receive the screw I1 arranged through the arm 5 for attaching the base end of the grip to the supporting plate and thus to the door. The edge I8 of the door is provided with an opening I9 through which the screw I1 may be manipulated. When the door is closed, this opening is covered by the door frame.

The door frame is provided with a. keeper 26 for the bolt 2| which is pivoted at 22 on the bolt lever 23'w'hich is in turn pivoted at 24 on the bracket. The bolt is slidably supported by the opposed lugs or projections 25'on the bracket and reeiprocates' in a hole 26 in the edge of the door.

The release lever I0 is pivoted at 21 within the grip, the pivots being carried by the sides of the bracket.

The outer end of the grip is provided with an attaching bolt 28 which is disposed through the outer panel and supporting plate and secured by means of the nut 29. The grip is thus rigidly secured to the door. The bolt release lever is arranged to be simultaneously `grasped with the grip so that an outward pull on the handle and release lever collapses the release lever into the slot in the handle and actuates the trigger 30 which is pivoted at 3| to the bracket and connected by the link 32 to the release lever, the link being pivoted at 33 to the release levery and at 34 to the trigger. The trigger engages the bolt lever 23.

The spring 35 has a coil 36 engaging the trigger pivot 3|, the coil being provided with an arm at each end, the arm 31 engaging the trigger and the arm 38 the lever pivot 21. This results in biasing the release lever and the trigger to their retracted or initial positions and when the lever I0 is actuated by a pull thereon the trigger is actuated to retract the bolt.

The bolt lever 23 is provided with an actuating spring not illustrated.

I have illustrated'and described a very practical commercial embodiment of my invention. I have not attempted to illustrate or describe certain modifications or adaptations which I contemplate as it is believed that this disclosure will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt my invention as may be desired.

Having thus described my invention. what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent,is:

1. In combination with a door comprising an outer panel, a reinforcing plate mounted on the inner side of the panel and having a laterally disposed armat the outer end thereof, said panel and plate having registering openings therein, an outwardly bowed chambered handle grip having a longitudinal slot in its inner side, a bifurcated supporting bracket mounted within said grip to project therefrom and disposed through said openings in said panel and reinforcing plate, threaded means extending from said reinforcing plate arm to engagesaid bracket on said grip, said grip being provided with attaching means at its outer end engaging said plate, a latch lever pivotally mounted within said grip to be retracted through said slot, a bolt releasing trigger pivotally mounted on said bracket, a link connecting said trigger to said lever whereby the trigger is actuated on the actuation of the lever, a bolt lever pivotally mounted on said bracket in coacting relation to said trigger, a bolt slidably supported on said bracket and pivotally connected to said bolt lever, and a spring acting to return the latch lever to extended position.

2. In combination with a door comprising an outer panel, a reinforcing plate mounted on the inner side of the panel and having a laterally disposed arm at the outer end thereof, said panel and plate having registering openings therein, an outwardly'bowed chambered handle grip having a longitudinal slot in vits inner side, a bifurcated supporting bracket mounted within said grip to project therefrom and disposed through said openings in said panel and reinforcing, plate, threaded means extending from said reinforcing plate arm to engage said bracket on said grip, said grip being provided with attaching means at its outer end engaging said plate, a latch lever pivotally mounted within said grip to be retracted through said slot, a bolt releasing trigger pivotally mounted on said bracket, a link connecting said trigger to said lever whereby the trigger is actuated on the actuation of the lever, and a spring acting to return the latch lever to extended 4 bowed handle grip having a longitudinal slot in its inner side, a bifurcated supporting bracket mounted within said grip to project therefrom and disposed through said openings in said panel and reinforcing plate, means carried by said plate for securing said bracket thereto, a latch lever pivotally mounted Within said grip to be retracted into said slot, a bolt releasing trigger pivotally mounted on said bracket, a link connecting said trigger to said lever whereby the trigger is actuated on the actuation of the lever, and a spring acting to return the latch lever to extended position.

5. A door handle comprising in combination a supporting plate having an opening therethrough and a laterally disposed arm, an outwardly bowed chambered handle grip having a longitudinal slot in its inner side, a bracket projecting from said grip through said opening in said plate. a screw disposed through said arm and having threaded engagement with said bracket, said grip for securing said bracket thereto, a latch lever pivotally mounted within said grip to be retracted into said slot, a bolt releasing trigger pivotally mounted on said bracket, a link connecting said trigger to said lever whereby the trigger is actuated on the actuation of the lever, a bolt lever pivotally mounted on said bracket in coacting relation to said trigger, a bolt slidably supported Aon said bracket and pivotally connected to said bolt lever, and a spring'mounted on the trigger pivot to bias the trigger to retracted position and the latch lever to its extended position, the spring having a coiled portion embracing the pivot and arms extending therefrom, one of which engages the trigger and the other the latch lever.

4. In combination with a door comprising an outer panel, a reinforcing plate mounted on the inner side of the panel, said panel and plate havbeing provided with an attaching bolt at its outer end disposed through said plate, a latch lever pivotally mounted within said grip to be be retracted into said slot thereof, a bolt releaslng trigger pivotally mounted on said bracket, a link connecting said trigger to said lever whereby the trigger is actuated upon the actuation of said lever, a bolt lever pivotally mounted on said bracket in coacting relation to said trigger to be actuated thereby, a bolt supported by said bracket and operatively associated with said bolt lever, and a spring acting to bias the latch lever and trigger to their initial positions.

6. A door handle comprising in combination a supporting plate having an opening therethrough and a laterallyvdisposed arm, an outwardly bowed chambered handle grip having a longitudinal slot in its inner side, a bracket rojecting from said grip through said opening in said plate, a screw disposed through said arm and having threaded engagement with said bracket, said grip being provided with an attachlng bolt at its outer end disposed through said plate, a latch lever pivotally mounted Within said grip to be retracted into said slot thereof, a bolt releasing trigger pivotally mounted on said bracket, a link connecting said trigger to said lever whereby the trigger is actuated upon the action of the lever and a pull on the grip, a bolt releasing trigger mounted on said bracket, said ing registering openings therein, an 'outwardly 75 latch lever being'operatively connected to said trigger whereby the trigger is actuated by a pull applied to the latch lever, and a spring operatively associated with the latch lever and trig ger to bias them toward initial position.

8. A door handle comprising a pull grip, a bracket projecting from said grip, a latch release member mounted on the inner side of said grip, a bolt releasing trigger mounted on said bracket, said trigger being operatively connected to said release member whereby the trigger is actuated upon the actuation of said release member, a bolt lever pivotally mounted on said bracket in coacting relation'to said trigger to be actuated thereby, a bolt supported by said bracket and operatively associated with said bolt lever, and a spring acting to -bias the latch release member and trigger to their initial positions.

9. A door handle comprising a pull grip, a relatively stationary bracket projecting from said grip, a latch release member mounted on the inner side of said grip, a bolt releasing trigger mounted on said bracket, said trigger being operatively connected tosaid release member whereby l`the trigger is actuated upon the actuation of said release member, and a spring acting to bias the latch release member and trigger to their vinitial positions.

10. A door handle comprising a pull grip havving a longitudinal slot in its inner side, a relatively xed bracket connected to said' grip, a latch release lever mounted on said grip to be retracted into said slot thereof, a bolt releasing trigger mounted on said bracket and operatively connected to said lever whereby the trigger is actuated upon the actuation of said lever, and a spring acting to bias the latch lever and trigger t0 their retracted positions.

11. A door handle structure comprising a fixed Ahandle grip provided with an extending bracket, a latch release lever mounted on the inner side of said grip to be grasped simultaneously therewith for actuation, a bolt releasing trigger mounted on said bracket, said latch lever being operatively connected to said trigger whereby the trigger is actuated by a pull appliedito the latch lever, and a spring operatively associated with the latch lever and trigger to bias them toward initial position.

12. In a door handle, the combination of a grip adapted to be mounted on a door to constitute a pull member, said grip being provided with a bracket extension, a latch lever mounted on the aesatea ried by said bracket. a link connecting said trigger to said latch lever, spring means acting to bias said trigger and latch lever to their unactuated positions, said bracket being adapted to be disposed within a door, and threaded means engaging said bracket for securing said grip to a' door.

inner side of said grip to be simultaneously grasped with the grip and actuated by an outward pull thereon, a bolt retracting trigger cary 13. In a door handle, the combination of a grip adapted to be mounted on a door to constitute a pull member, said grip being provided with a. bracket extension, a latch lever mounted on the inner side of said grip to -be simultaneosuly grasped with the grip and actuated by an outward pull thereon, a bolt retracting trigger carried by said bracket, a link connecting said trigger to said latch lever, and threaded means engaging said bracket for securing said grip to a door.

14. In a door handle, the combination of a grip adapted to be mounted on a door to constitute a pull member and having a rigidly attached` bracket portion, a latch lever pivotally mounted on the inner side of said grip to be simultaneously grasped with the grip and actuated by a pull thereon, a bolt retracting trigger. carried by said bracket portion and operatively connected to said latch lever, spring means acting to bias said trigger and latch lever to their initial unactuated positions, said bracket portion being adapted to be disposed within a door, and means engaging said 'bracket for securing said grip to a door.

GERALD V. J AKEWAY.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the ille of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 2,194,871 Pracchia Mar. 26, 1940 2,309,049 Curtiss, Jr., et al. Jan. 19, 1943 2,397,671 Larson Apr. 2, 1946 

